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The Fire Insurance Bill
New tax on out-of-state fire insurance premiums proposed
Increases from two percent to three percent the tax on fire insurance premiums written by out-of-State insurers.
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This bill would raise the tax on fire insurance from out-of-state companies, which could affect insurance costs for New Jersey residents.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill increases the tax on fire insurance from 2% to 3%.
- The tax applies to out-of-state insurance companies writing policies in New Jersey.
- The tax is paid to the New Jersey State Firemen's Association.
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